The 2005 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at UrbanaâÂÂChampaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Ron Zook, the Illini compiled a 2âÂÂ9 record (0âÂÂ8 in conference games), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 435 to 187.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Tim Brasic (1,979 passing yards), running back Pierre Thomas (664 rushing yards), wide receiver Kyle Hudson (469 receiving yards), and kicker Jason Reda (59 points scored, 20 of 20 extra points, 13 of 20 field goals).
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.